Browser Checker for Blackboard

If your computer passes all the checks listed below, you should be able to use the main features of Blackboard.

Browser Check

Browser:
Version:
Platform:

If this test gives a warning or fails, see this list of browsers supported by our current version of Blackboard.

We recommend using Mozilla Firefox as your browser for Blackboard.

If you are using Internet Explorer, you should turn Compatibility View OFF. Instructions are in the FAQ.

JavaScript Check

If this test fails, you need to enable JavaScript in your browser:

Cookies Check

If this check fails, you need to enable cookies in your browser.
Instructions for enabling Cookies for your browser:

Enabling Cookies in Internet Explorer 7 & 8 (Windows)
Enabling Cookies in Mozilla Firefox (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)

Popup Window
Check

If this check fails, you will need to enable Popup Windows for your browser for Bb tests and other activities requiring Popup Windows. You will also need to disable any browser toolbars that have popup blockers.

Enabling Popup Windows in Internet Explorer 7 & 8 (Windows)
Enabling Popup Windows in Mozilla Firefox (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X).

Java
Check

If you see nothing to the left (or just a gray box) then Java functionality is not available.

The version of Java that Blackboard currently supports is 1.7.0_x. Older versions may work, but if you're experiencing problems with Blackboard, you may try updating your Java Plug-in.

If more than one version is listed, we recommended you remove the older version(s) to eliminate potential security vulnerabilities, Java Uninstall Tool.

Plugin Checks


Plugin	Installed	Version	Download Links
Adobe Flash Player			Get Adobe Flash
Adobe Reader
Apple QuickTime			Get QuickTime
Microsoft Silverlight			Get Silverlight

Adapted from Blackboard Browser Requirement Check, University of Central Missouri, Shannon Meisenheimer